Hello this is MIke Evans, I previously ran Songwriterradio.org but we had to close that at the end of Sept and now I am running a new internet radio station UnsignedRadio.biz. It does exactly what it says on the tin - promotes ORIGINAL music from unsigned acts and songwriters.

Also of special interest to this forum is that UK Country performer Kel Britton is joining me as a guest presenter of a new country music show called 'Kel's Country Round-Up' .

Just been listening to the Kel Britton show - pretty good. I enjoyed some of the Brit country artists like Plain Loco, Henry Smith and Darren Busby and it was good that gig lists were read out in case if you want to go and see any of them. Kel Britton himself is a country singer, half of the duo Brushwood (I believe). The same show is repeated tomorrow night but I'm not sure when the next new programme is on. Worth a listen for some original UK country music.

Just to tell everyone that the March edition of Kel Brittons Country Round-up on Internet radio station www.UnsignedRadio .Biz features tracks by the following artists :Pete Redfern Plain Loco Brian Hughes Barry Hope Clive John Tennessee Darren Busby Dick Damron Sam Millar StubbyWayne Jacobs Dave Sheriff

Please Listen In. Everyone complains theres not enough Country Music on the radio – well , support those who ARE promoting it.

BBC Radio Humberside has a similar program, giving airtime to unsigned artists. Mostly S/S, Rootsy and/or post punk indie bands. They have no trouble soliciting tracks and live sessions. So, why is it that performers of other genres are eager to market their work but country acts (in general*) are not? I don't know the answer to that; it's just something I've noticed.

*Yes, there are, of course, country acts who do understand marketing, but they're not the ones Mike is aiming for.